Applications being accepted for a community member appointment to the DRPSB

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is now accepting applications from residents who would like to serve as a community member on the Durham Regional Police Services Board (DRPSB). The term of this appointment is four years and coincides with the term of Regional Council.  

When: Interested residents are requested to submit a completed application form to the Regional Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 27.

How: Application forms are available on durham.ca/Committees, or by contacting the Legislative Services Division at 905-668-7711 or by email at appointments@durham.ca.

Completed application forms should be sent to appointments@durham.ca or mailed to:

          Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services
          The Regional Municipality of Durham
          605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623
          Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3

Where: The appointed community member will be expected to attend monthly board meetings at The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Why: The DRPSB is the civilian governing body of the police service. The Police Services Act requires that the DRPSB include a community member appointed by resolution of the Regional Council, who is neither a member of Regional Council, nor an employee of The Regional Municipality of Durham.

Note: Additional information regarding the DRPSB is available at durhampoliceboard.ca.

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